Novo Nordisk launches online contest for insulin pen users

PRINCETON, N.J. Novo Nordisk is asking diabetics to show off how they flex -- their insulin pens.

In an effort to change the way people think about taking insulin, Novo Nordisk has launched an online photo contest, “Where Have You Flexed,” for patients who use Levemir FlexPen, NovoLog FlexPen and NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen. Patients can visit WhereHaveYouFlexed.com to submit photos they have taken in unique locations with their FlexPen.

“'Where Have You Flexed' is an exciting way for people using the FlexPen to show first-hand how they can conveniently take their insulin on-the-go,” said Camille Lee, VP diabetes marketing for Novo Nordisk. “Through the interactive voting function on the site, we look forward to seeing which entries have the biggest impact within the diabetes community and hope that people still taking insulin with a vial and syringe will be inspired to talk to their doctor about FlexPen.”

Also on the WhereHaveYouFlexed.com site, viewers can watch video with stories from Firestone Indy Lights racecar driver Charlie Kimball, who uses the Levemir FlexPen to help manage his diabetes. The grand prize winner of the Where Have You Flexed contest (determined by a panel of judges and consumer votes) will receive a trip for two to the Firestone Indy Lights championship in Miami on Oct. 2 to see Kimball race, or an elliptical trainer exercise machine delivered to their home. Second and third place winners will receive exercise equipment for their home, while anyone who registers to vote on the site will be entered in a random drawing to win one of five iPod touch portable music players.

“As a professional racing driver, I get to ‘flex’ all over the country — including on the racetrack,” said Kimball, who drives the No. 26 Levemir FlexPen car and is the only licensed racer with Type 1 diabetes in the history of the Indy Racing League. “I’m looking forward to seeing the photos of where other patients with diabetes use their FlexPen and sharing videos of my experiences on the road.”